Awards History
Civility Award
“The Civility Award recognizes those who exemplify civility and professionalism. Who consistently conducts him/herself with the highest levels of professionalism, competence, civility and the highest degree of ethics, always exhibiting integrity, honor, courtesy and a sense of fair play. One who seeks to efficiently advance causes through means that are consistent with truth and honor and contribute their skill, knowledge, and efforts to enhance and educate the profession.”
2019
Siblings:
Linda Galbraith
Steven Galbraith
* Deceased
2018
David W. Christensen
2017
THomas W. Cranmer
2016
William F. Mills
Richard B. Baxter Exemplary Advocate Award
“The Baxter Award, which recognizes the preeminent Michigan trial lawyer who best exemplifies the tradition of civility and integrity in the legal profession.”
2019
No Award Given
2015
Paul Manion
2011
Robert F. Garvey
2007
Honorable Dennis Archer
2003
David W. Christensen
* Deceased
2018
Richard M. O’Connor
2014
Robert S. Krause
2010
Paul A. Rosen
2006
* John E. S. Scott
2002
Pat O’Leary
2017
Kathleen L. Bogas
2013
*George J. Bedrosian
2009
No Award Given
2005
No Award Given
2016
George A. Googasian
2012
Daniel J. Scully Jr.
2008
No Award Given
2004
James Feeney
Lifetime Judicial Achievement Awards
“The Lifetime Judicial Achievement Award is awarded to those who have given many years of judicial service. Through their Decisions, they have exemplified the level of professionalism and integrity that uphold the best traditions of the bench.”
2019
Hon. Bridget M. McCormack
Michigan Supreme Court
2016
Honorable Gershwin A. Drain
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
2013
Honorable Damon J. Keith
Senior Judge for the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit
2010
No Award Given
2007
Justice Marilyn J. Kelly, Michigan Supreme Court
Honorable William B. Murphy, Michigan Court of Appeals
2004
Honorable John Feikens,
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2001
Honorable James L. Ryan
United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
* Deceased
2018
Hon. Jane Beckering
Michigan Court of Appeals
2015
Honorable Gerald E. Rosen
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
2012
Honorable Julian Abele Cook Jr.
United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
2009
No Award Given
2006
No Award Given
2003
No Award Given
2017
Honorable Nancy G. Edmunds
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
2014
Pamela R. Harwood
Law Office Pamela R. Harwood PLLC
2011
Honorable Robert Holmes Bell
United States District Court, Western District of Michigan
2008
Honorable Dennis C. Kolenda
Kent County Circuit Court Judge 1989 to 2008
2005
No Award Given
2002
No Award Given
Scully Award for Outstanding Service
“Awarded to those individuals who have served the membership of ABOTA to further the mission of ABOTA, that is: To foster improvement in the ethical and technical standards of practice in the field of advocacy to the end that individual litigants may receive more effective representation and the general public be benefited by more efficient administration of justice consistent with time-tested and traditional principles of litigation.”
2019
Madelyne Lawry
2015
C. Kenneth Perry, Jr.
* Deceased
2018
No Award Given
2017
Daniel J. Scully
2016
James R. Kohl
Presidential Recognition Award
“In recognition of extraordinary contributions and dedication to furthering the mission of the American Board of Trial Advocates Michigan Chapter.”
2020
Cheryl L. Chandler
Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge PC
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